The Yarn Harlot strikes again Best-selling knitting author and humorist Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is back with an irresistible collection of witty ob...
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Dec 30, 2011
Amanda
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I ordered this book from Amazon on a whim, thinking I wanted something other than a pattern book for some light reading. This pocket sized book is a collection of musings from the Yarn Harlot paralleling life with knitting.
It was cute, if sometimes a little forced. I think anyone can find a knitting/life parallel if they try hard enough, and none of the anecdotes were earthshaking or eye opening. Pearl-McPhee rights with a quick wit and a sense of humor that makes the read enjoyable More...
It was cute, if sometimes a little forced. I think anyone can find a knitting/life parallel if they try hard enough, and none of the anecdotes were earthshaking or eye opening. Pearl-McPhee rights with a quick wit and a sense of humor that makes the read enjoyable More...
Jan 30, 2010
Regina
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I tend to shy away from books that put a philosophical spin on knitting. I do not enter into some transcendent state of enlightenment as a result of knitting. Yes, it is a passion, therapy and outlet, but knitting has not taught me things, rather, life has and I am able to apply what I have learned to my craft. If anything, knitting is a microcosm of life with its increases, decreases and WIPs! How I approach knitting is as a result of how I learn to handle life. None the less, there were p
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Sep 16, 2011
Shélah
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I picked this up because I thought it would be amusing, and because there are very few books out there on knitting that aren't pattern or technique books - it seemed like a fun addition to my library.
Unfortunately, I found the writing (or humour, I'm not sure which) trite and - as such - not terribly insightful. From a more adept writer, I think this could have been a great little book. Or perhaps it should have been part of a blog.
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Unfortunately, I found the writing (or humour, I'm not sure which) trite and - as such - not terribly insightful. From a more adept writer, I think this could have been a great little book. Or perhaps it should have been part of a blog.
Edit: I take that last bit back. Ap More...
Mar 31, 2008
penny
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I was planning on waiting to purchase this book until I showed up at whatever venue Stephanie was speaking at (to say thank you to the book store or yarn shop). I was sad about this because if there is anything I’m impatient about waiting for, it’s a book that’s been published that I want to read. So imagine my delight when a good friend I’ve lost touch with sent it to me as a surprise!
What to say and how to say it? I see Steph as the older sister I don’t have. She’s smart, she’s wit More...
What to say and how to say it? I see Steph as the older sister I don’t have. She’s smart, she’s wit More...
Nov 26, 2008
Snorkle
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How can you not love a book that takes all the stupid mistakes you've ever done in knitting and turn them into one of the funniest stories you've ever read? Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is an excellent writer who weaves in profound truths that you thought you learned long ago (and yet, still think stuff like gauge doesn't really matter for This pattern) all the while making you clutch your stomach and complain of pain from laughter.
I heartily enjoyed this book, I almost couldn't stand r More...
I heartily enjoyed this book, I almost couldn't stand r More...
Aug 17, 2009
Tina
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This is the first book that I've read by the Yarn Harlot and I now understand why knitters rave about her books. Even though I'm a relatively new knitter I still found this book entertaining...and a little scarry to be honest. I wonder if my husband will add a new room onto our house for the future yarn stash...
Jan 09, 2009
Heidi
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I highly recommend anything by Stephanie Pearl McPhee to anyone who knits, or anyone who likes books with a quirky sense of humore. I always giggle throughout her books. While I am knitter, and not a Knitter like her (if you read her books, you'd understand that) I can truly appreciate her ramblings.
Sep 19, 2011
This was really fun to read- I loved when you read an experience that is so perfectly fitted to your own. Of course as a rather new knitter, some of the essays were good warnings for the future. Stephanie is always funny and reminds me how much fun the knitting community is.
Jan 07, 2011
Tammy
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The funny thing about reading this book is that I don't know how to knit. But Stephanie is humorous, witty and eloquent and I'd recommend this book to all creatives. Loved this quote, "You don't knit because you are patient. You are patient because you knit."
Feb 05, 2009
Amy
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Stephanie Pearl-McPhee seems like a bright, delightful, warm-hearted, funny person who I would love to hang out with. I enjoy reading her books, but they seem like a rehashing of things she's written elsewhere, but cloaked in different formats.
Jan 03, 2009
Lisa
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Another great read from Stephanie Pearl-McPhee! Stephanie looks at well-known philosophies and adages (think "Haste Makes Waste") and applies them to the knitterly world. Light-hearted, witty, and thoughtful, Stephanie's latest effort had me chuckling, nodding, and feeling very good about my knitting, erm, habit.
Oct 11, 2008
Natalia
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I was expecting something more like "The Secret Life of a Knitter", a book of longer essays with some personal experiences and knitting insights. I aparently mixed up this book with "Free Range Knitter" that's coming out soon. Unlike those two books, this is not a book for reading, it's essentially a "gift book" - full of short, pithy sayings and funny little blurbs. Like those little "You're the Best Sister" books they sell at Hallmark.
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Nov 30, 2009
Lisa
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By choosing two stars, I really do mean it was okay. A little book about her philosophy and how knitting helps her cope, blah, blah. I can relate, but there's not a whole lot new or earth shattering here. Not really a keeper.
Apr 02, 2009
Ellissm90
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This was actually a little disappointing... I didn't feel that this book ready as easily and was as freely funny as in At Knit's End. Still diverting and enjoyable, though.
Aug 11, 2011
I just started knitting 2 weeks ago, but I certainly found what Stephanie Pearl-McPhee true. I would recommend this book to all the knitters out there! :)
Jan 13, 2009
yoli
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Funny like her blog, but short and sweet. If you can get your hands on a copy of this book do, because it's all tiny and fun to hold. Fits great in purses!
May 25, 2010
Stephanie
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It was okay. I'm still convinced Pearl-McPhee is just reusing the same content but re-packaging it every time. Glad I stopped buying her books.
Dec 04, 2009
Anna
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The next best thing to knitting is reading a book about knitting by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee... because she describes us so accurately. And I thought I was so unpredictable...
Dec 17, 2008
Karla
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A good bathroom read - short bits that are nice for a daily meditation maybe, but not my usual read. Good if you like this kind of thing.
Sep 23, 2011
Varina
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Not one of my favorite Yarn Harlot books, not bad, just nothing really exciting going on here. Although I really like the introduction of Cognitive Psychology.
Dec 28, 2008
Chris
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My first Pearl-McPhee book. How did I ever enjoy knitting without the literary accompaniment?
Oct 04, 2011
Nicole
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Not as good as some of her other books, but definitely worth the read if you are a knitter.
Mar 08, 2011
Amanda
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It is so fun to hear someone point out the funny things about knitting. I enjoyed reading it.
Oct 04, 2010
Cupcakencorset
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What fun and oh-so-true observations on life and knitting and their frequent intersections!
Jun 10, 2009
Ann
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Cute bite sized book. Worth buying for the 'Support an author you like' aspect, but it's basically just a cliff notes for her other books like 'Yarn Harlot,' or 'Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off.'
Dec 30, 2010
Haley
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I gave this 4 stars because while it is very funny and clever, I much prefer her essays.
Aug 04, 2011
Patricia
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so funny. glad i'm not the only this neurotic aboutt my kntting and my yarn!
Apr 29, 2009
Tambra
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Humorous collection of essay chapters on the joys and perils of knitting.
Sep 25, 2011
Katie
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Cute, but it felt like a compendium of blog posts. Still, I enjoyed reading it.
